Boot Camp Graduation XXI

From the window of the tour bus we saw recruits scrambling on the rifle range. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC.

Boot Camp Graduation XX

On the confidence course. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC.

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Pfc. Ripley and Pvt. Rose demonstrate how they beat the snot out of the little man on the confidence course. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island.

Boot Camp Graduation XVIII

Pfc. Ripley and Pvt. Rose demonstrate the proper technique to "scuzz" the floors. Family Day, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island.

Boot Camp Graduation XVII

Very shiny shoes.

Boot Camp Graduation XVI

The male platoons muster to the parade deck. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC.

Boot Camp Graduation XV

Private Rose by the Iwo Jima monument. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC.

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Troops and drill instructors. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC.

Boot Camp Graduation XIII

There she is, looking very spiffy in her new uniform. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC.

Boot Camp Graduation XII

As usual, I messed up a good pic by failing to keep the camera steady.

Boot Camp Graduation XI

Here they come! The graduating platoons march out onto the parade deck.